Name: Dr. Jigme Tenzin
Designation: Lecturer & Head
Affiliation (Programme): Department of Animal Science
Phone: 17747794
Email: jtenzin.cnr[at]rub.edu.bt
Research interest: I am passionate about learning and teaching. My research interest area includes animal genetics and breeding, methane emission, multi-omics, big data, statistics and machine learning, and climate finance to solve real-world problems in the livestock and agriculture sectors.
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- Head of the Department of Department of Animal Science
- Former Programme leader for BSc in Animal Science
- Former head of the Centre for Rural Development Studies (CRDS)
Regular Teaching
- Biotechnology in Animal Production
- Statistics,
- Fundamentals of Genetics and Breeding,
- Introduction to Computers and Typesetting
Short courses
- Crash course in R and Statistics (Get in touch)
Supervision
Undergrad thesis:
- Evaluation of Effective Microorganisms in Broiler Performance and Suppressing Poultry Manure Malodor
- Zanthoxylumfruit is effective in controlling ticks in cattle.
- Comparative Assessment on Growth of Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio) and Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon Idella) with Locally Formulated and Imported Feed
- Efficacy of Derris acuminata Bentham in tick control on cattle at Khatoed Gewog, Gasa
- Assessment of Anthelmintic Resistance of Fasciola spp. against Flunil-L® and Fasinash®
- Wet and dry feeding in pigs
- Comparative study on production performance of local and exotic pigs
- Growth performance of broilers under color light
- Aflatoxins in poultry feeds
- Effect of feeding grass mixed silage and maize silage as winter forage on milk yield and its composition in Jersey crossbred cows
- Effect of feeding fruits waste on the body weight gain in calves
Grad thesis:
- Ethno-medicinal uses and cultural importance of stingless bees and their hive products in several ethnic communities of Bhutan
Publications:
Articles
- Norbu, N., & Tenzin, J.(2023). A Novel Method of Understanding and Identifying Feeding Management Problems in Dairy Cows. International journal of multidisciplinary research and analysis, 6(5).
- Yangzom, T., Dorji, T., & Tenzin, J.(2023). Zanthoxylum Fruit is Effective in Controlling Ticks in Cattle. Bhutan Journal of Natural Resources and Development, 10(1), 44-49.
- Tenzin, J.,Chankitisakul, V., & Boonkum, W. (2023). Current Status and Conservation Management of Farm Animal Genetic Resources in Bhutan. Veterinary Sciences, 10(4), 281.
- Choden, S., Yangchen, U., & Tenzin, J.(2021). Evaluation on Efficacy of Piper nigrum as a bio-pesticide against Sitophilus zeamais. Naresuan University Journal: Science and Technology (NUJST), 29(2), 84-95.
- Dolma, S., Tenzin, J.,& Dorjee, J. (2020). Assessment of Anthelmintic Resistance of Fasciola spp. against Flunil-L® and Fasinash®. Bhutan Journal of Natural Resources and Development, 7(2), 43-50.
- Tenzin, J., Boonkum, W., & Chankitisakul, V. (2020). Potential genetic markers and their association with production traits in Thai Pradu Hang Dam and Chee native chickens. Khon Kaen Agriculture Journal,48(1), 211 – 220.
- Tenzin, J.,Chankitisakul, V., & Boonkum, W. (2020). Association of polymorphisms of physiological candidate genes with phenotype and estimated breeding values of reproductive and growth traits in Thai indigenous chickens. Genetics and Molecular Research, 19(1).
Book chapters
- Tenzin, J.& Wangmo, C. (2022). Women’s Vegetable Marketing Group in Bongo, Chhukha Dzongkhag. In S Tashi, U Yangchen, Y Dahal, & DB Gurung (Eds.), Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises and Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan (pp. 146 -147).
- Tenzin, J.& Wangmo, C. (2022). Green Hands Youth Group of Phuentsholing, Bjabcho, Chhukha Dzongkhag. In S Tashi, U Yangchen, Y Dahal, & DB Gurung (EDS.), Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises and Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan (pp. 148 -149).
- Tenzin, J.& Wangmo, C. (2022). Mushroom Production, Bjabcho Gewog, Chhukha Dzongkhag. In S Tashi, U Yangchen, Y Dahal, & DB Gurung (Eds.), Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises and Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan (pp. 43-44).
- Wangmo, C. & Tenzin, J.(2022). Integrated Farmer, Boeri Village, Chhukha Dzongkhag. In S Tashi, U Yangchen, Y Dahal, & DB Gurung (Eds.), Case Studies of Successful Farmers, Agri-enterprises and Farmers’ Groups and Cooperatives in Bhutan (pp. 162 – 164).
Thesis
- Tenzin, J. (2019). A study of association between genetic markers in candidate genes and production traits in Thai native chickens (Master’s thesis, Khon Kaen University, 2019). Khon Kaen: Khon Kaen University.
Conference proceedings
- Tenzin, J.,Boonkum, W., Chankitisakul, V., & Duangjinda, M. (2019). Polymorphisms in BMP15, DRD2, STAT5B, and MTNR1C genes and their association with production traits in Thai Pradu hang dam chickens. In The second international conference on native chicken (Vol. 2, p. 64-68). Korat, Thailand: Suranaree University. Thailand.
Grants(Funded Research):
- Title: Building Capacity for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Researchers: Jigme Tenzin, Tashi Dendup, Zangmo, Pema Rinzin, Shekhar Chhetri, Serki Wangmo
Duration: 2020 – 2023
- Title: Hydroponic for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Researcher: Jigme Tenzin, Chencho Om, Haki Dem, Tshering Gyelpo,
Duration: 2022 – 2023
Available project:
- Title: LUCCC capacity building least developed countries for climate-finance
Researchers: Om Katel, Ugyen Yangchen, Yogeeta Dahal, Tenzin Wangchuk, Bhagat Suberi, Jigme Tenzin
Duration: 2022 – 2024
- Title: AMR in livestock farming – cattle
Researcher: Jigme Tenzin, Karma Sangay, Karma Wangchuk
Duration: 2023 – 2024
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Name: Dr. Lham Tshering
Designation: Lecturer
Affiliation (Programme): Department of Animal Science
Phone: 17611981
Email: ltshering.cnr[at]rub.edu.bt
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Sl.No | Position held | Place of posting | Period |
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1. | Lecturer | CNR, Lobeysa | Feb.2019 | Till date |
2 | Specialist | National Dairy research and development centre, Yusipang | July 2008 | September 2018 |
3 | Program Director | National Artificial Insemination centre and frozen semen processing laboratory, Wangchutaba, Thimphu | January 1987 | June 2008 |
Experience:
I have provided leadership at the national level for animal reproduction, biotechnology/semen processing, field level artificial insemination, training of Community Artificial Insemination Technicians (CAIT) and reproductive health management. I also had been the adjunct lecturer on animal breeding, reproduction at CNR for the first 3 batches of BSc Animal Science. After my superannuation from the department of Livestock, MOAF,I joined CNR as lecturer on fixed term.
My carrier in civil service started in 1/1/1987 at National AI Programme, Wangchutaba where I have started National AI program from scratch, equipped and established basic semen processing laboratory and started processing of semen. This initiative has helped in implementation of Artificial Insemination Program in the country in a planned manner.
In 1990s AI in Yaks have been successfully tried on pilot scale with yak frozen semen that inject fresh blood to Bhutanese yak population.
In1992, I with my colleagues have spearheaded and established Frozen Semen processing Laboratory at Wangchutaba.
By 1995 Mithun semen was successfully processed by National AI Program of Bhutan and preserved. Mithun being a forest dweller and shy animals it had been a challenge elsewhere to collect and preserve semen. Several methods were tried including training of bulls at the young age and taming them for change in animal behavior. Mithun frozen semen officially released by Royal Government of Bhutan and it made Bhutan proud for being able to process Mithun semen for the for the first time in the world
By 2009 Contract Heifer and bull production programme (CHBPP) was initiated. This multiplier herd where dams are selected and inseminated with high quality semen provided needed germplasm (Heifers and breeding bulls) of quality for farmers.
Represented as a country coordinator for the FAO regional project on conservation of Animal genetic resources in Asia.
Represented as Country team Coordinator for the South Asia Pro Poor Livestock Policy programme (SAPPLPP) funded by FAO and NDDB.
By 2010-National Cattle Information system (NCIS) and recording system in Brown Swiss Cross and Jersey initiated and over the period of time it expanded to other farms and multiplier herd.
By 2010- Training and deployment of community-based AI Technicians (CAIT) training was initiated to train School leaver and interested youth to provide AI services to farming communities.
- I am teaching modules related to animal reproduction and has been supervising undergraduate research.
Publications:
- Tshering L. (1998), Sustainable management of Animal genetic Resources in South east Asia; Proceedings of 6thworld congress on genetics applied to livestock production, Armidale Australia.
- Tshering L. (1999), A pilot Artificial Insemination trial in yaks under Thimphu Dzongkhag; Journal of Renewable Natural resources pp. 96-98.
- Tshering L, Neopani D.R, Sanyasi M.K (1999), Oestrus synchronization trial using CIDR-B; Journal of Renewable Natural resources pp. 99-103.
- Tshering L. (2000), Artificial Insemination trial in yak in Bhutan; Yak News letter, International Yak information centre, China.
- Dorji T. Roder W. and Tshering L. (2003 a) Yak in Bhutan. In: Weigner G.; Jianlin H.; Ruijun L..(eds). The Yak Book 2ndedition RAP publication 2003/06(fao.org/docrep/006/ad 347 e/ad 347e 00.htm) pp 221-232.
- Tshering L. Rai D.B. and Dorji.(2005), Training Manual for Artificial Insemination and reproductive management, NLBP Publication.
- Tshering L. Rai D.B.(2008) Nublang in Animal genetic Resources of Bhutan; NBC Publications pp. 1-6.
- Dorji T, Tshering L, Rai D.B, (2009) Conservation of the last Himalayan cattle Breed of Bhutan. South Asia Pro-poor Livestock Policy Programme-potential good practice note(sapplpp.org/good practices/for BHGP-04, Delhi, India.pp 16.
- Tshering L, Tamang N.B (2017) Three decades of Artificial Insemination: bitter and sweet experiences on cattle breeding in Bhutan; Journal of Animal Sciences vol.2 No.1.
- Tshering L. Dorji. Rai D.B. Training manual for community AI Techincians; NDRC publication/working document; 2.
- Tshering L. Dorji.Gurung M.R. Dorji Phub (2018) Guidelines on handling LN2 and frozen bovine semen(code of practice) NDRC publication/working document: 6
- Tshering L. (2018) Evolution of Artificial Insemination programme in Bhutan (1987-2013); NDRC special publication No.1.
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